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Zimbabwe’s thuggish path to a perpetual presidency

The City Sports Centre in Harare has long been a venue for assembly, but on Tuesday, it became a theatre of the absurd—and the brutal.

By Freedom Chimuriwo Apr. 2, 2026

Zimbabwe’s thuggish path to a perpetual presidency

Public hearings or public intimidation?

Public hearings are supposed to be spaces where Zimbabweans freely express their views on proposed changes to the supreme law.

By Newsday Apr. 2, 2026

Briefs: Musengezi seeks release of passport

Prosecutor Dzidzai Joseph opposed the application saying Musengezi was a flight risk.

By Trevor Mutsvairo Nov. 19, 2023

Briefs: Musengezi seeks release of passport

Mnangagwa challenger trial kicks off

The court also heard that Musengezi was still a member of Zanu PF because he has a party membership card and is paying subscriptions.

By Trevor Mutsvairo Sep. 22, 2023

Jitters over arrest of lawyers

Amnesty International deputy director for Southern Africa, Khanyo Farisè, said government should uphold international standards of the legal profession.

By Priviledge Gumbodete and Harriet Chikandiwa Sep. 7, 2023

Masimirembwa cornered in ED challenger trial

Masimirembwa was also shown one Kenneth Samson, who appeared twice in the same cell with two addresses.

By Desmond Chingarande Jun. 29, 2023

Masimirembwa cornered in ED challenger trial

ED challenger bunks court, issued with warrant of arrest

His lawyer Doug Coltart advised the court that his client was not feeling well.

By Desmond Chingarande May. 10, 2023

ED challenger bunks court, issued with warrant of arrest

ED challenger employing delaying tactics: Court

Magistrate Dzuda dismissed the application for postponement saying the case must be finalised.

By Desmond Chingarande Apr. 24, 2023

ED challenger employing delaying tactics: Court

Bizzare twist to CCC activist torture saga

Karembera yesterday appeared before Harare magistrate Barbara Mateko at Parirenyatwa hospital where he is receiving treatment after he was assaulted by the police following his arrest on Thursday on charges of disorderly conduct.

By The Independent Mar. 20, 2022